ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 11: Users in Pakistan of WhatsApp and other social media apps are lamenting “disruption in services.” Users on WhatsApp are saying that they are having trouble downloading images, videos, and voice messages. WhatsApp is displaying the following message to certain users: “Couldn’t download the document.” Give it another go. If the issue persists, consider establishing a Wi-Fi connection. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, however, has minimized the persistent problems that the nation’s cellular subscribers are having with WhatsApp, blaming it on a potential “technical glitch.” A 2024 World Population Review estimate states that Pakistan has 52.3 million WhatsApp users.…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 11: The cost of a solar panel has abruptly decreased to Rs. 30-32 per Watt, the lowest amount in Pakistan’s history of this industry. Due to oversupply in the local market and a decline in global prices, solar panel prices have decreased. According to well-informed sources, the rate reduction is the result of a significant global drop in lithium battery sales. In the last year, the cost of lithium batteries has decreased by about half on the global market. Dry batteries haven’t experienced much of a rate reduction since importers have refused to decrease costs for local purchasers,…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 11: A number of significant adjustments are expected to be made regarding Pakistan’s participation in the MSCI Frontier Markets (FM) Index in the next MSCI review, which is set for August 12, 2024. The anticipated start date of these modifications is September 2, 2024. As per research published by Arif Habib Limited (AHL), the MSCI Frontier Markets (FM) Index is anticipated to include the following seven stocks: Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW) Service Industries Limited (SRVI) Pioneer Cement Limited (PIOC) G. Khan Cement Company Limited (DGKC) Fauji Fertilizer bin Qasim Limited (FFBL) Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) Faysal…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 11: The plea of twelve top Inland Revenue Service personnel who contested their transfers to the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Admin Pool was denied by the Sindh High Court (SHC). The findings state that the FBR recently transferred a number of tax officials to a shared pool on the basis of internal standards including reputation, performance, and integrity. During the last week of July 2024, the court’s summer holiday, twelve policemen stationed in Karachi opposed this transfer in the Sindh High Court and won stay orders. After hearing the issue in detail, the court dismissed the civil…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 10: Over the past year, there has been a 14% increase in financial troubles among Pakistani urban households. As a result, a startling 74% of Pakistan’s urban population is unable to fulfill their monthly obligations with their present income. According to the most recent Pulse Consultant study, this is a considerable increase from May 2023, when 60% of households reported having financial difficulties. Of those who are now having financial difficulties, 60% have had to reduce spending on necessities, such as groceries, and 40% have turned to borrowing money from friends and family. In addition, 10% of people…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 10: Before Pakistan’s Independence Day on August 14, Punjab Police’s Animal Rescue Center, or PARC, has revealed a new project. According to a statement made by PARC, mistreating or abusing animals in any way is forbidden and must be reported. You can report any incident of animal abuse by calling 03285804921. We asked renowned animal rescuer Yair Salman, the guy behind PARC, for his thoughts on the project. Salman disclosed that on August 14, PARC has more in store than just an animal rescue hotline. Senior Punjab Police personnel and PARC will collaborate to launch a comprehensive effort…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 10: Significant legislative changes have been made in Singapore, where holders of Student Passes are now permitted to apply for Permanent Residency (PR) under more benevolent circumstances. Thousands of foreign students hoping to settle down permanently in Singapore stand to gain from this development. New Standards for Applications for Permanent Residency As per the latest laws, those who possess a Student Pass and have cleared at least one national examination or are enrolled in the Integrated Programme are eligible to apply for Singapore permanent residence. With this modification, it is no longer necessary to study in Singapore for…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 10: The governor of Sindh, Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori, revealed that the forthcoming Independence Day celebration will feature performances by well-known singers, including Atif Aslam. He emphasized that Pakistan would commemorate Independence Day on August 14 with great fervor during a news conference. According to Tessori, 100,000 people will sing the national anthem during the historic event as a show of their patriotism. He claims that 500,000 people are anticipated to attend the Independence Day event, and stage preparations will shortly start. He urged the citizens of Karachi to participate in the Independence Day celebrations, calling the occasion…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 10: The enforcement of unlawful commercial use in Lahore has been stepped up by the Lahore Development Authority (LDA). Teams from the LDA sealed eighteen structures in Sabzazar and Allama Iqbal Town on Friday due to nonpayment of the necessary commercialization fees. The operation targeted a number of locations, including a clinic, individual offices, and retail stores, in addition to Stars School System, Dar-ul-Madinah, Rakan Grammar School, Pips School System, and Rana Academy. Assad-uz-Zaman, the Chief Town Planner, spearheaded the enforcement campaign with the assistance of enforcement teams and the police. The owners of these structures received several…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 10: Compared to free users, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus customers have historically had access to special features and capabilities. This pattern is starting to change, though, as OpenAI progressively adds premium capabilities to the free plan. The most recent illustration of this change is the DALL-E 3 feature’s accessibility to free users. OpenAI recently announced that ChatGPT users can now access its AI picture generation with DALL-E 3. As one might anticipate, there is a cap on the quantity of photographs you can produce for free users. Only two photos can be produced each day with ChatGPT’s free plan.…
